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gerd

[gaird]

Gerd

[gaird]
noun Scandinavian Mythology.
the daughter of a giant and the consort of Frey, who wooed her through his servant Skirnir.
Also, Ger·da [gair-duh] .


Origin:
< Old Norse Gerthr, derivative of garthr fenced-in field; see garth

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Gerd is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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GERD

[gurd]
noun
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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